Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (7:00–4:00 or 8:00–5:00)
Work Pattern: Fully onsite
About the Role:
Our Client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety & Continuous Improvement Manager to join their operations team in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this position will play a critical role in embedding a safe, compliant, and continuously improving culture across the business.
With a workforce of over 110 employees, including a significant shop‑floor presence, this role will focus heavily on Health & Safety compliance while driving meaningful Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture across the site.
* Lead risk assessments, audits and ongoing compliance with legislation and internal standards.
* Review incidents, ensure corrective actions are completed, and implement long‑term preventative improvements.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
* Plan and facilitate Lean events, process mapping and standardised work.
* Train and coach teams on Lean tools and safe working practices.
* Create and manage systems for recording improvement ideas and supporting business cases.
* Carry out regular shop‑floor reviews to ensure standards, processes and housekeeping are maintained.
About You:
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
* Proven experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lean Manufacturing experience is essential; Six Sigma qualification is highly desirable.
* Demonstrable success in implementing change in an operational environment.
* Strong communicator able to engage positively with shop‑floor teams and senior leaders.
* Organised, analytical, and committed to operational excellence.
* Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential if core requirements are met.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a brand‑new role and make a lasting impact within a growing organisation.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £45000.00 per year